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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.35, 11,346.26 and 4,637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.35, 11,346.26 and 4,637.44 is: 6,399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.35 : 11,346.26 = 4,637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.35/11,346.26 = 4,637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.35x = 11,346.26 × 4,637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.35x = 52,617,599.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,617,599.97/8,222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,399.34

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